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• For breaks the hedge trimmer has to be put down in
such a manner that no person will be endangered.
Assure the hedge trimmer against unauthorised
access.
• Persons under the age of 18 must not operate the
device.
• Keep other persons away.
• The operator is responsible for accidents or risks
which occur to other persons or their properties.
• The operator is resposnible to third persons within
the area of operations.
• Keep children away.
• Do not allow other persons, especially children, to
touch the tool or motor. Keep them away from your
working area.
• Do not use a blunt, broken or otherwise damaged
cutting device.
• Be sure that the cutting device already moves before
you start cutting.
• Do not overload the machine! You work better and
safer in the given performance range.
• Only operate the machine with complete and cor-
rectly attached safety equipment and do not alter
anything on the machine that could impair the safety.
• Do not modify the device or parts of the device
respectively.
• Do not use any knives which do not comply with the
indicated characteristics of this instruction manual.
The use of other tools and other accessories can sig-
nify a risk of injury for you.
• Stop the machine and remove the spark plug con-
nector from the spark plug when
- the hedge trimmer had contact with soil, stones, nails
or other foreign substances
• checking the device for damages
- carrying out repair works
- maintenance and cleaning
- carrying out servicing and repair works, removal of
faults (including blocking of knives)
- transport and storage
- leaving the hedge trimmer (also for short-term inter-
ruptions)
• Maintain your hedge trimmer with care:
- Keep your tools sharp and clean in order to be able
to work better and safer.
- Keep handles dry and free of oil and grease.
- Follow the maintenance instructions.
• Check the machine for possible damage:
- Before continuing to use the machine, the protective
devices must be inspected to ensure that they work
perfectly and with their intended function.
- Check whether the movable parts function perfectly
and do not stick or whether the parts are damaged.
All parts must be correctly installed and fulfil all
conditions to ensure perfect operation of the hedge
trimmer.
- Damaged guards and parts must be properly
repaired or exchanged by a recognized, specialist
workshop; insofar as nothing else is stated in the inst-
ructions for use.
- Damaged or illegible safety labels should be repla-
ced immediately.
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• Do not allow any tool key to be plugged in! Before
switching on, check always that wrenches and
adjusting tools are removed. Before switching on,
check always that wrenches and adjusting tools are
removed.
• Store unused equipment in a dry, locked place out of
the reach of children.
• Do not repair the device unless you are qualified for
such kind of work. Do not carry out repair operations
on the machine other than those described in section
"Maintenance" but contact the manufacturer or
authorized customer service centres.
Repairs to other parts of the machine must be carried
out by the manufacturer or one of his customer service
points.
Use only original spare parts. Accidents can arise for
the user through the use of other spare parts. The
manufacturer is not liable for any damage or injury
resulting from such action.
Safe handling with fuels
Fuels and fuel vapours are inflammable and may cause
serious injury on the skin or when inhaled. Therefore be
careful and provide sufficient ventilation when handling
with fuels.
• Stop the engine and allow the device to cool down
before fuelling it.
• Do not smoke and avoid open flames when fuelling.
• Wear gloves when fuelling.
• Do not fuel in closed rooms.
• Avoid spilling of fuel or oil. Clean the hedge trimmer
immediately when you have spilled fuel or oil. Chan-
ge your clothes immediately when you have spilled
fuel or oil on them.
• Make sure that no fuel can come into the soil.
• Carefully close the tank cap after fuelling and check
that it does not get loose during operation.
• Check that there is no leakage on the tank cap and
fuel lines. If there are leaks this device may not be
started.
• Only transport and store fuels in containers approved
and identified for this.
• Keep children away from fuels.
• Do not handle and store fuels close to combustible
and highly inflammable materials as well as sparks
and open flames.
• Go away at least three metres from the fuelling place
to start the device.
• To reduce the fire risk keep the motor and silencer
free from cutting remainders, leaves and lubricants.
Risidual risks
Even if used properly, residual risks can exist even if
the relevant safety regulations are complied with due to
the design determined by the intended purpose.
Residual risks can be minimised if the "Safety informa-
tion" and the "Intended usage" as well as the whole of
the operating instructions are observed.
Observing these instructions, and taking proper care,
will reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the
equipment.
• Injury by catapulted parts.
• Breaking or catapulting of knife pieces.
• Carbon monoxide poisioning when using the device
in closed or poorly ventilated rooms.
• Burning when touching hot parts.